Sep/100
Xbox 360 slimster made over in white, just for the hell of it
Missing your oldie Xbox 360’s bright and airy white finish? Well, Microsoft’s still not willing to sell you a slimmified 360 in any color other than black (excepting the limited edition Halo gear), but at least you can gaze upon the singular example of what a white one may look like above. This seemingly repainted Xbox 360 250GB (to give it its official, and ridiculous, name) has been lovingly put together over in China and really makes us wonder why Microsoft is depriving us of such snowy good looks. Perhaps it wanted to draw a clear between the old and the new? Either way, hit the source for the cheapest way to peek an all-white slim 360 without giving the Colorware crew a call.
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Xbox 360 slimster made over in white, just for the hell of it originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sep/100
Samsung launches new NF and SF Series laptops with ’shark’-like designs
It’s that time of the year again! Yep, the time when most laptop makers start thinking about the holiday season and unleash a massive amount of systems. Samsung’s kicking off its announcements at IFA with the SF and NF Series, both of which have a brand new wave or fin-like designs — they were apparently codenamed “shark” within the company. Beginning with the netbooks, the NF series will hit in the coming weeks and will be available in two skus — the ivory, single-core Atom NF210 will be $379 and the silver NF310 will have a dual-core Atom processor for $399. We got a chance to check them out a few days ago and found the overall build quality to be really solid — we really loved the new chiclet keyboard as well as the swirly pattern on the metal touchpad. Sammy’s also claiming over 10 hours of battery life on them, but we’ll obviously want to test that for ourselves.
On the bigger and badder end is the SF Series. Similar to the netbooks, the mainstream laptops have glossy lids with the new wave like edges. According to Samsung’s global press release, they’ll be available with Core i3 / i5 processors and in three different sizes — there’s the 13.3-inch SF310, 14-inch SF410 and 15.6-inch SF510. The US team tells us the $749 Core i3-powered, 500GB hard drive-packing SF510 will hit the market soon and will be a Best Buy exclusive. We got a peek at that one as well, and similarly love the new chiclet keyboard, though we’re hesitant on this one’s single-button touchpad. Until we bring you some full reviews, there’s additional details in the press release below and some hands-on shots in the gallery.
Gallery: Samsung NF and SF Series press shots
Gallery: Samsung NF and SF laptops hands-on
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Samsung launches new NF and SF Series laptops with ’shark’-like designs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7×30 chipset?
What’s inside the T-Mobile G2, aside from fancy hinges and an HSPA+ capable modem? We can’t say for sure, but this week saw a zip file from China set the Android community astir with visions of vanilla frozen yogurt heaped high atop a stack of powerful silicon. Android Guys discovered an allegedly leaked G2 Android 2.2 build (sans Sense) at the website of one 911sniper, last seen outing supposed HTC specs left and right, and our old friend Cyanogen took it upon himself to have a peek inside. What should he find but references to Qualcomm’s MSM7×30 chipset, with all the silky-smooth 720p multimedia playback that brings, as well as the remote possibility of dual-mode HSPA+ / LTE support if the “x” in “MSM7×30″ turns out to be a “6.” There’s no telling whether any of this is legit at this point, but we dare to dream.
T-Mobile G2 build leaks out, points to potent MSM7×30 chipset? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
Sony’s Netbox streams Netflix, YouTube and other internet stuff for $130
We can’t say there’s a real shortage of streaming, set-top boxes on the market, but that doesn’t mean we won’t welcome Sony’s addition with open arms. Not to be confused with a netbook or a nettop, the Netbox streams Sony’s Bravia Internet services — YouTube, Netflix, DailyMotion, etc. — as well as supports a “wide range” of video formats including DivX and MKV. Although it’s got 802.11n WiFi baked in, the rather compact box has an Ethernet port around back as well as an USB jack on the front for hooking up an external hard drive for watching any of your legally-downloaded (obviously!) videos. Sadly, when we got to check out the Netbox earlier today it wasn’t connected to a network — go figure, with all those connectivity options — but the software was up and running, and we got to take a peek at the remote app on an Xperia X10. Fret not, the free app will be available for the iPhone and other Android phones. Look, we’d understand holding out for a BRAVIA with Google TV, but all in all for $130 we wouldn’t blame you for heading off to Sony right now and picking one of these little guys up.
Gallery: Sony Netbox SMP-N100
Sony’s Netbox streams Netflix, YouTube and other internet stuff for $130 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
PALRO buddies with its first apps, busts new moves on video
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few months after Fujisoft’s PALRO was formally introduced to the Japanese education segment, said humanoid is now set to receive a host of new applications as well as become useful as a people tracker. It’s bruited that PALRO will soon gain a Twitter client (to read tweets aloud as best it can), a cooking app, a Japanese word game and remote monitoring abilities (among others), but it’s unclear how these obviously commercial apps will help / not help the robot inch closer to a citizen’s release. In related news, PALRO has been spotted with a few newfound abilities, namely the instinct to track people and objects via its built-in camera. We’ll spare you the rhetoric on why teaching these things to watch our every move is a tragic, tragic mistake, but feel free to peek the video after the break if you’re brushing the inevitable downfall of mankind off as a silly rumor.
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PALRO buddies with its first apps, busts new moves on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
Check out the new Switched!
Do you like technology? Do you like the internet? Have you ever prepared a sandwich consisting of only technology, the internet, and two slices of wholesome pumpernickel bread? If you answered yes to any of the above, you might just want to take a peek at the brand new Switched. Our main homeboys over at the site have gone and totally revamped their look, coming up with something more suited to the areas of coverage you’ll find when you make it part of your daily read. But don’t take our word for it, after all, we’re being treated for early dementia! Just truck on over to switched.com and see what’s what. If you’re not 100 percent satisfied, we’ll refund your money — no questions asked.
Check out the new Switched! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype preview (video)
Christmas came early at Engadget HQ this year, as evidenced by the picture above — you’re looking at two Dell Thunder prototype smartphones, each with some surprising quirks, and hints that they might include global HSPA, AWS for the likes of T-Mobile, and maybe even a dash of CDMA support. We’ll warn you ahead of time that these are labeled EVT1 for “engineering verification test” and date back to the April leak, so they’re about as early as you can get — don’t expect the final handset to arrive without some significant differences. Good? Then peek the gallery below, hit the break, and let’s get on with the show.
Gallery: Dell Thunder prototype preview
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Exclusive: Dell Thunder prototype preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
Razer BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboard offers backlit, programmable keys
There are mechanical keyboards, and then there’s Razer’s newest duo. For the past three years, the gaming accessory company has been toiling in a back room trying to figure out how to really get mechanical keyboards right; according to it, the vast majority of the options today “feature stiff keys that cause key actuation fatigue,” and it has sought to remedy said issue with the BlackWidow and BlackWidow Ultimate. Launched today over at Gamescom, these two keyboards offer key actuation that feels much like a mouse click, with an actuation point that’s actually halfway through the full travel distance. The company claims that its power-packin’ pair has one of the lightest actuation forces for all keyboards, making it ideal for hardcore gamers who can’t be bothered with missing a single keystroke. The standard BlackWidow offers up fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording as well as five additional gaming keys, while the Ultimate edition adds individually backlit keys with five levels of lighting, 3.5-inch audio and microphone out jacks as well as an additional USB port. Both ‘boards are due out next month for $79.99 / $129.99, respectively, and you can peek the full specs list in the press release just past the break.
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Razer BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboard offers backlit, programmable keys originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/100
Mirrorless camera shootout: DSLR alternatives get sized up and ISO-examined
It all started with Micro Four Thirds, but now just about everyone is jonesing to play along in the mirrorless camera game. The crew over at Serious Compacts managed to get ahold of quite a few contenders (Samsung’s NX10, Sony’s NEX5, Olympus’ E-P2 and E-PL1, and Panasonic’s GF1, GF2 and GH1), and rather than taking ‘em apart one by one, they’ve decided to size ‘em up in a fantastic size comparison piece. From lenses to bodies, all six cameras are shown from various angles, and even if you’ve convinced yourself to not be in the market for one of these bad boys, the eye candy alone is worth a peek. Furthermore, the group has been entered into a telling ISO comparison test, but if you came here looking for a spoiler, you’ll be sorely disappointed. Tap those links below to get your study on, won’tcha?
Mirrorless camera shootout: DSLR alternatives get sized up and ISO-examined originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Aug/1025
STEP UP 3D: Robot Rock
Coming to theaters August 6, 2010. Become a Fan On Facebook: facebook.com . New York’s intense street dancing underground comes alive in eye-popping Digital 3D in the third installment of the STEP UP franchise as the raw, passion-fueled culture goes global. A tight-knit group of street dancers, including Luke (Rick Malambri) and Natalie (Sharni Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Adam Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world’s best breakdancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.
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Aug/100
Eye Mario System enables your face to control any NES game (video)
We’ll be straight with you — prior to this fine day, we’d never heard of the whiz kids at Waterloo Labs, but we’ll be keeping our focus locked on their initiatives from this point forward. Why, you ask? Just look at that bloke above, who is in the middle of asking Mario to leap over a tunnel with a simple eye movement. Granted, we’ve seen eye-controlled interfaces before, but there’s just something — shall we say… inspirational — about being able to control your favorite NES titles with your own face. Better still, the crew is providing the full blown how-to down in the source, and if you’re not a fan of strapping an array of electrodes on your person, you still owe it to yourself to peek the video past the break. Oh, and it’s good to see these guys still have to blow on their NES cartridges to get ‘em to work right — misery adores company, eh?
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Eye Mario System enables your face to control any NES game (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
Medal of Honor beta now available on Xbox 360
Xbox 360 owners have been patiently waiting their turn to go online in the Medal of Honor beta. After weeks of delays, it appears EA and DICE’s multiplayer shooter is now available on Xbox Live. If you’ve managed to snag an elusive code, you’ll be able to redeem it here to exchange it for an Xbox Live voucher.
The beta is expected to end on July 31st, giving Xbox owners at least ten days to get an early peek at the FPS. If you haven’t managed to procure a code, stay tuned to our Twitter account. We’ll be giving away a few codes later in the day.
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Medal of Honor beta now available on Xbox 360 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
Floppy drive grows legs to avoid spills, still can’t avoid extinction
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Floppy drive grows legs to avoid spills, still can’t avoid extinction originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
FaceTime video call works beautifully on airplane’s in-flight WiFi (video)
Yeah, seriously. While Aircell’s Gogo in-flight WiFi service has been blocking VoIP calling services (Skype being the most obvious example) from day one, it’s apparently not throwing the same brick wall in the face of Apple’s new standard. Our good pals over at TUAW managed to record a (relatively) solid two minute FaceTime conversation with an iPhone 4 owner, and only after you realize that said owner is a few thousand feet above the Earth’s surface does this all become a lot more interesting. We know for a fact that certain iPhone 4 owners have had difficulty with FaceTime conversations when using highly firewalled access points (like those found in hotels and corporate offices), but it seems as if seat 16A is cleared for transmission. For now, anyway. Head on past the break to peek the FaceTime ad that Apple forgot to make.
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FaceTime video call works beautifully on airplane’s in-flight WiFi (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
IR-beaming RedEye mini iPad / iPhone remote dongle gets real, its own video demo
Oh, sure — ThinkFlood promised us back in early March that a RedEye mini would be landing this summer, but at the time, all we had were a few luscious renders. Today, the company has finally revealed the first actual shots of the forthcoming device, along with a video showing it in action. While diminutive, it’s certainly not as compact and discrete as IR-enabled cases, but if you’ve already committed to an iPod touch / iPhone / iPad case (or just prefer rocking your device sans clothing), this here dongle is likely the next best thing. In case you’re wondering, this little guy will transform your iDevice into a universal remote, enabling it to talk to any home entertainment component that listens to IR (read: that’s just about all of ‘em). We’re still stuck waiting a few more months for this $49 product to hit shelves, but for now, feel free to hop past the break and peek a brief demonstration.
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IR-beaming RedEye mini iPad / iPhone remote dongle gets real, its own video demo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
Join the Engadget HD podcast live on Ustream at 4:30 PM
It’s Monday, and we know that getting the week started can be tough. We’re here to help by letting you peek into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to tape at 4:30 pm. Think of it as a kind of time machine that will help you power through your day by reviewing what happened in the week HD-wise. Embedded Ustream tools and a list of topics after the break.
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Join the Engadget HD podcast live on Ustream at 4:30 PM originally appeared on Engadget HD on Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul/100
OnStar users now sending Google Maps directions to their cars, definitely living in the future
July is upon us — do you know what that means? For starters, it’s Canada Day, but secondly, today marks the first day that turn-by-turn capable GM vehicles as old as 2006 can search for destinations using Google Maps and have those destinations beamed directly to their vehicles. The OnStar eNav feature is now fully Google-fied, and we’re desperately hoping that other factory navigation systems take notice of the awesomeness and begin to do likewise in the not-so-distant future. Till then, have a peek at the GM demonstration vid just past the break, and feel free to let us know how it works for you in comments below.
OnStar users now sending Google Maps directions to their cars, definitely living in the future originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun/100
MeeGo for tablets gets a pre-alpha video demonstration
We managed to grab some hands-on time with a Moorestown-powered MeeGo tablet prototype during the hustle and bustle that was Computex 2010, but if you’re looking for a more subdued, PBS-approved rundown of what the forthcoming operating system will offer, you’re in the right place. Hosted up just after the break is a video demo of the pre-alpha user interface, complete with a finger-led walkthrough of the entire system. We’ll be frank — what we’re seeing here is downright dazzling, and it all looks a heck of a lot easier to wrap one’s noodle around than a full-on copy of Win7. Peek it for yourself, won’t you?
[Thanks, Allen]
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MeeGo for tablets gets a pre-alpha video demonstration originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun/100
Nokia: pre-alpha release of MeeGo for handsets coming June 30th
Nokia: pre-alpha release of MeeGo for handsets coming June 30th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun/100
HTC Aria slipping out early into AT&T stores
Good news, Android fans! HTC’s Aria — arguably the first Google-fied phone on AT&T worth caring about — is seemingly slipping onto carrier floors a few days early. As the story goes, the Sense-equipped, Android 2.1-powered handset was supposed to go on sale this Sunday, but based on these unboxing shots from a giddy tipster, it’s clearly ready to be procured early in some locations. Still unsure if it’s worth your $129.99 on contract? Have a peek at our review right here.
Update: We’re also hearing through the grapevine that these are in stock in certain Best Buy Mobile locations.
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Gallery: HTC Aria on sale early at AT&T
HTC Aria slipping out early into AT&T stores originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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